Are you looking for guidance to feel better, get healthier, or even change some aspect of your life? In this section, we offer valuable concepts to help you to get started—and keep progressing—on a new path to health and fitness!
From finding inspiration to exploring ways to boost your energy through nutrition, exercise, and even better sleep, the information and practical ideas in this section may help you achieve your goals! More
Explore ways to improve your performance in articles about inspiration, nutrition, and new training routines written for athletes by athletes! You’ll also find ideas that can help you minimize and recover from sports-related injuries.
To inspire you and help you stay motivated in taking on your next fitness challenge, we’ve also included some enlightening interviews and special athletics news! More
Helping your family get healthier may be the greatest gift you can give them. Leading by example and having the knowledge to incorporate fitness and nutrition into their daily lifestyle can be as fun and rewarding for you as it is beneficial for them!
In this section, we hope to inspire you with ideas that can help you and your family grow closer together as you all get healthier and stronger! More
Featured Articles
Paul Tergat: “Passion, Determination and Belief Lead to Success”
Paul Tergat’s running career is filled with superlative achievements. He has set numerous world records and was the first runner to break 2:05 in the marathon. Paul spoke candidly with Take The Magic Step® about his legendary career and his future.
Kick Start Your Day
Does breakfast get missed when you’re rushed in the morning? We can help you find the time and make the right food choices for that all important first meal that can provide energy all day long.
After the Marathon: A Guide to Quick Recovery
Congratulations, marathoner! You’ll return to full physical and mental strength quickest with a few wise choices. Learn about the all-important recovery steps you can take from the moment you cross the finish line and how to beat the Post-Marathon Blues.
Featured Articles
Managing Achilles Tendon Injuries
Why are Achilles Tendon injuries so prevalent—and so painful? Thomas Michaud, DC turns the spotlight on this most vital part of an athlete’s anatomy and advises how to avoid injuring it—and the fastest way to recover.
Ryan Hall Interviews with Take The Magic Step before His Big Boston Debut
Ryan Hall has the running world wondering if he will be the first American to win the Boston Marathon in over 25 years. Take The Magic Step spoke with Ryan in the final weeks of his training before the fabled marathon.
Two Days Before the Marathon
Now that you’ve done the training for your marathon, it’s time to relax and try to rein in some of your nervousness! The best combination of light training, proper nutrition, and tried and true gear will play a role in how well you perform on race day.
Featured Articles
A Head Start on a Lifetime of Wellbeing: An Interview with Uta
Getting started on a healthy lifestyle when you’re young will likely give you greater happiness and confidence and also the best chance to be happy and healthy for the rest of your life.
Dad’s Corner: One Child’s Game—One Grown-up Lesson for Dad
How do you behave while your child is playing soccer? Are the adults’ rules the same as the ones for our children? When and who are the winners? These are some of the questions which haunted our writer Piet Könnicke during a soccer game of his son.
Taming the Treadmill
Love it or not, having a treadmill involved in your training is a wonderful strategy. When Mother Nature is kicking up a fuss outside and preventing you from your usual run, an effective and fun workout on the belt can be very satisfying.